UMASS Boston - GSSP

• Established: 1964
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Students age: from 18 years.
• Number of students: 15989 people
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of study: state university.

The University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) is a public research university, the only public research university in Boston, and the third largest campus in the University of Massachusetts system.

UMass Boston is the third most diverse university in the United States, with international and out-of-state students making up a significant portion of the local community. The Navitas Global Student Success Program (GSSP) offers an alternative path to Boston University of Massachusetts for international students wishing to enroll in the UMass Boston undergraduate program. The Navitas GSSP undergraduate program offers a 2-3 semester format, which is equivalent to the first year of UMass Boston's undergraduate program. After successful completion of the GSSP, students move to the 2nd year of the undergraduate program.

The UMass Boston Global Student Success Program (GSSP) is a 2 semester program designed for students who need or want additional support to gain access to the UMass Boston program.

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As a student at UMass Boston Navitas GSSP, you can choose to live in the metropolitan area or one of the outlying areas of the city. UMass Boston Navitas GSSP maintains relationships with local housing developments, helping to find a safe and affordable place to live.

Housing associations offer a range of special housing conditions: reduced rates, conditions for deposits, furnished apartments. The closest residential complexes are the Harbor Point and Peninsula apartments. Harbor Point offers 1 or 2 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom townhouses. The peninsula offers studios, 1-3 room apartments. Both complexes are within a 5-10 minute walk from the campus.

Global Immersions, a partner homestay agency in Boston, offers homestays close to the UMass Boston campus. Accommodation includes accommodation with a host family, breakfast, dinner every day, furnished room, access to public transport.

• Monthly homestay expenses in Boston are about $ 900 / month, may vary slightly depending on the location.
• Application fee for Navitas students is $ 75.
• Sharing an apartment with other students in Boston is the easiest and most cost effective way to rent.

• Activities, Leadership - Student Management helps you make the most of your time at UMass Boston by providing information on opportunities outside the classroom.
• Student Organizations (RSOs) are student-funded clubs and organizations. As an undergraduate student, you can join any RSO or create an RSO covering your chosen area of interest. RSOs include an anime club, a business and marketing club, a cricket club, a fashion club, an information technology club, a jazz club, psychology, a sailing club, a student-athlete advisory board, and country-specific student associations.
• The University of Massachusetts Boston Beacon Fitness Center is exclusively for UMass Boston students, alumni, staff and faculty, offering a friendly, healthy environment for people of all ability levels. All employees have professional training, can provide instructions on physical training, health.
• The UMass Boston Navitas GSSP office sponsors several student events throughout the semester. The events allow you to meet classmates and alumni of UMass Boston Navitas GSSP, and get to know Boston. Several activities include: soccer tournament, talent show, whale watching, Halloween party, professional sporting events, dinner parties, and more.

• Boston is ranked in the top 20 best universities in Massachusetts and is a major provider of academic programs in business, humanities, science and mathematics.
• Students come from all over the world to study at UMass Boston in a vibrant, thriving city, social and commercial heart of the region.
• The opportunity to study well-known, fully accredited programs at the College of Liberal Arts, College of Management, College of Science and Mathematics, opening many professional doors.
• Recognized as a research university, UMass Boston is renowned nationwide for its excellence.
• Study at the University of Massachusetts Boston in an exciting cosmopolitan city.
• Small classes - more personal attention from the lecturers.
• Access to comprehensive student support services covering all aspects of academic and non-academic life.

• The UMass Boston campus has state-of-the-art computer labs, wireless Internet access, all the facilities to stay in touch with your family and friends.
• The Beacon Fitness Center offers the facilities of highly trained fitness professionals who can design a personalized program and help with any queries.

• Undergraduate UMass Boston Navitas GSSP - $ 1156/2 semesters
• Undergraduate UMass Boston Navitas GSSP - $ 1321/3 semesters
• Master UMass Boston Navitas GSSP - 795 $ / 2 semesters
• Medical insurance (required) - $ 2772 / g.

• Certificate of secondary (complete) general education with an average score of 3.0 or higher
• Certificate confirming knowledge of English - IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 75.

• The family scholarship is equivalent to 10% of the tuition fees of a single program with the UMass Boston Navitas GSSP partner institution only. The Family Scholarship applies when two or more students from the same family study at the UMass Navitas GSSP partner institution.
• UMass Boston Navitas GSSP provides a limited number of merit-based scholarships each semester to undergraduate students at the GSSP. Scholarship applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to promoting intercultural understanding through active participation in the university community.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision